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| Galena City School District | ||
| Standards and Skills | ||
| LA.06 | Language Arts - Grade 6 | |
| LA.06.01 | correct sentence fragments. | |
| LA.06.01.01 | - correct missing subjects. | |
| LA.06.01.02 | - correct missing predicates. | |
| LA.06.01.03 | - add auxiliary verbs to gerunds. | |
| LA.06.01.04 | - change infinitives to verbs. | |
| LA.06.02 | correct sentence syntax. | |
| LA.06.02.01 | - complete passive constructions. | |
| LA.06.02.02 | - correct run-on sentences. | |
| LA.06.02.03 | - identify and correct comma splice errors. | |
| LA.06.02.04 | - identify complex sentences which lack parallel structure. | |
| LA.06.02.05 | - supply predicate to both clauses in a complex sentence. | |
| LA.06.02.06 | - correct subject-verb agreement errors. | |
| LA.06.02.07 | - use auxiliary verbs to demonstrate tense. | |
| LA.06.03 | use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives and adverbs. | |
| LA.06.03.01 | - transform adjectives to adverbs by adding "-ly." | |
| LA.06.03.02 | - differentiate function of adjectives and adverbs. | |
| LA.06.03.03 | - apply rule that adjectives modify nouns. | |
| LA.06.03.04 | - apply rule that adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. | |
| LA.06.04 | combine two sentences using a variety of strategies. | |
| LA.06.04.01 | - combine two sentences to achieve the smallest number of words. | |
| LA.06.04.02 | - combine two sentences to show the relationship between ideas. | |
| LA.06.04.03 | - combine two sentences with conjunctive adverbs. | |
| LA.06.04.04 | - combine two sentences with coordinating conjunctions. | |
| LA.06.04.05 | - combine two sentences using apposition. | |
| LA.06.04.06 | - combine two sentences using relative clauses. | |
| LA.06.04.07 | - combine two sentences using nominalization. | |
| LA.06.04.08 | - combine two sentences using serial clauses or phrases. | |
| LA.06.04.09 | - combine two sentences using predicate nominatives. | |
| LA.06.04.10 | - use parallel constructions in sentence combining. | |
| LA.05 | use verb tenses consistently and logically within sentences and paragraphs. | |
| LA.06 | punctuate sentences correctly. | |
| LA.06.06.01 | - correct overuse of commas. | |
| LA.06.06.02 | - use commas to set off a direct quotation. | |
| LA.06.06.03 | - use apostrophes to show contraction. | |
| LA.06.07 | use pronouns correctly. | |
| LA.06.07.01 | - use subject or object forms of personal pronouns as appropriate (I/me, he/him). | |
| LA.06.07.02 | - match pronoun and antecedent in number and gender. | |
| LA.06.07.03 | - use relative pronouns (who, which, that) appropriately. | |
| LA.06.07.04 | - use reflexive pronouns (myself, himself) appropriately. | |
| LA.06.08 | proofread a paragraph for different multiple errors (uncued). | |
| LA.06.08.01 | - correct spelling errors. | |
| LA.06.08.02 | - correct capitalization. | |
| LA.06.08.03 | - correct verb forms. | |
| LA.06.08.04 | - correct punctuation. | |
| LA.06.08.05 | - correct subject-verb agreement. | |
| LA.06.09 | read, identify, compare, and apply conventions of a variety of literary genres. | |
| LA.06.09.01 | - read history. | |
| LA.06.09.02 | - read humor. | |
| LA.06.09.03 | - read tall tales. | |
| LA.06.09.04 | - read biography. | |
| LA.06.09.05 | - read geographical selections. | |
| LA.06.09.06 | - read book reports. | |
| LA.06.09.07 | - read autobiography. | |
| LA.06.09.08 | - read article introductions. | |
| LA.06.09.09 | - read test directions. | |
| LA.06.09.10 | - read poems. | |
| LA.06.09.11 | - read how to articles. | |
| LA.06.09.12 | - read myths. | |
| LA.06.09.13 | - read dramas. | |
| LA.06.09.14 | - read short stories. | |
| LA.06.10 | interpret poetry. | |
| LA.06.10.01 | - tell what poem is about. | |
| LA.06.10.02 | - draw a picture based on poetic description. | |
| LA.06.11 | analyze literary techniques. | |
| LA.06.11.01 | - evaluate the moral orientation and attributes of characters. | |
| LA.06.11.02 | - interpret metaphorical language. | |
| LA.06.11.03 | - explain the purpose of dialog and narrative description. | |
| LA.06.11.04 | - analyze the plot of story using diagrams, maps, and story boards. | |
| LA.06.11.05 | - explain the relationship between title and theme of a literary piece. | |
| LA.06.11.06 | - identify the tone of a poem, essay, or story. | |
| LA.06.11.07 | - define and identify authorial intent. | |
| LA.06.12 | use a variety of reading strategies to comprehend grade level text. | |
| LA.06.12.01 | - develop self-monitoring techniques (such as questioning, re-reading). | |
| LA.06.12.02 | - adjust reading pace for task (skimming and scanning). | |
| LA.06.12.03 | - identify specific sections of a selection which can answer a question. | |
| LA.06.12.04 | - use the five Ws & H (who, where, what, why, when, how) technique. | |
| LA.06.13 | comprehend literal meaning of grade level reading selection. | |
| LA.06.13.01 | - identify details. | |
| LA.06.13.02 | - identify facts. | |
| LA.06.13.03 | - summarize facts. | |
| LA.06.13.04 | - identify main idea. | |
| LA.06.13.05 | - follow multi-step written directions. | |
| LA.06.13.06 | - identify sequence. | |
| LA.06.14 | make inferences about of a grade level reading selection. | |
| LA.06.14.01 | - articulate an unstated main idea. | |
| LA.06.14.02 | - articulate an unstated theme. | |
| LA.06.14.03 | - interpret abstract language. | |
| LA.06.14.04 | - synthesize information from two different texts. | |
| LA.06.14.05 | - draw conclusions from evidence in text. | |
| LA.06.14.06 | - justify evaluations based on text. | |
| LA.06.14.07 | - explain conclusions in writing. | |
| LA.06.14.08 | - evaluate authorial purpose. | |
| LA.06.15 | analyze reading selections. | |
| LA.06.15.01 | - evaluate the significance of an action or dialog. | |
| LA.06.15.02 | - identify plot, character, setting and theme of a story. | |
| LA.06.15.03 | - analyze character motivation. | |
| LA.06.15.04 | - analyze cause and effect. | |
| LA.06.15.05 | - predict what a character would say or do. | |
| LA.06.15.06 | - apply definitions to make selections. | |
| LA.06.15.07 | - identify sequence in a narrative passage. | |
| LA.06.15.08 | - turn a narrative "how to" paragraph into a process diagram. | |
| LA.06.15.09 | - identify and compare metaphor, simile, and personification. | |
| LA.06.16 | use text structures. | |
| LA.06.16.01 | - use illustrations. | |
| LA.06.16.02 | - use headers. | |
| LA.06.16.03 | - read graphs. | |
| LA.06.16.04 | - read charts. | |
| LA.06.16.05 | - read maps. | |
| LA.06.16.06 | - interpret symbols given a key. | |
| LA.06.16.07 | - interpret map keys. | |
| LA.06.16.08 | - write a summary paragraph of information from a graphic display. | |
| LA.06.17 | apply vocabulary skills. | |
| LA.06.17.01 | - use context clues to find meaning of unfamiliar words. | |
| LA.06.17.02 | - apply different connotations in context. | |
| LA.06.17.03 | - use synonyms to extend meaning. | |
| LA.06.17.04 | - match analogies. | |
| LA.06.18 | differentiate between fact and opinion. | |
| LA.06.18.01 | - evaluate the significance of information. | |
| LA.06.18.02 | - evaluate accuracy of a summary. | |
| LA.06.18.03 | - differentiate accurate description from exaggeration. | |
| LA.06.19 | develop two tier formal outlines (I. A.). | |
| LA.06.20 | identify information sources. | |
| LA.06.20.01 | - select the best book for a topic based on titles. | |
| LA.06.20.02 | - differentiate uses of dictionaries, newspapers, atlases, and encyclopedias. | |
| LA.06.21 | write different kinds of multi-paragraph (2-3 paragraph) reports. | |
| LA.06.21.01 | - apply the process approach. | |
| LA.06.21.02 | - write "how to" essays. | |
| LA.06.21.03 | - write book reports. | |
| LA.06.21.04 | - write stories. | |
| LA.06.21.05 | - write imaginative descriptions. | |
| LA.06.21.06 | - write personal narratives. | |
| LA.06.21.07 | - write an evaluative report. | |
| LA.06.21.08 | - adjust style to type of writing task. | |
| LA.06.21.09 | - write friendly letters. | |
| LA.06.21.10 | - plan, draft, revise, and polish 3 paragraph reports in a one hour time frame. | |
| LA.06.22 | use transition words to show logical development. | |
| LA.06.23 | write well structured paragraphs. | |
| LA.06.23.01 | - use topic sentences. | |
| LA.06.23.02 | - develop paragraphs in chronological order. | |
| LA.06.23.03 | - select supporting sentences which relate to topic. | |
| LA.06.23.04 | - arrange paragraphs in logical order. | |
| LA.06.23.05 | - arrange paragraphs in narrative order. | |
| LA.06.23.06 | - eliminate irrelevant sentences. | |
| LA.06.23.07 | - distinguish between showing and telling sentences. | |
| LA.06.23.08 | - identify topic sentences. | |
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